What’s Your Sign?

We all know that when we stop something immediately we have repercussions. For example, if you slam on your brakes while driving, you knock everyone forward in the car. Same thing happens when you decide to stop consuming a toxin. Your body’s reaction can be overwhelming at times. Until we start coming off the bad stuff we don’t realize how much of a hold it has on our lives. We are addicted to the foods and drinks that our government tells us it is okay to consume. So if you are ready to give up the bad stuff, we need to see how to approach it.

When I stopped smoking, I was aware that the coming off of nicotine would not be easy. So I coddled it for a month by using a vape (no recommendations, just what I used). I got used to not having the cigarette and then lowered the nicotine. After a month, I got rid of all the nicotine and my cravings and the urge to kill others was easier to control. So I slowed down my use of nicotine which helped me with withdrawals however, I did not act so cautious on my other demons.

I gave up aspartame and it treated me rough. Studies I have read about coming off aspartame says that it is like a heroin addiction and at times you feel like it is a demon you are exorcising.  I realized though I could not simply cut down on the diet drinks and that I was going to have to just stop cold turkey. I must admit, I did not learn any lesson from just stopping. I figured once that exorcism was pulled off I could conquer all the rest. I did gluten and sugar the same way however, thankfully, they were not as cruel.

I think my sign would be the “stop” sign now, I just quit and walk away.  I understand we cannot all be like this and I have a tendency to push those around me to just stop. I have to remind myself they are not me. I like to jump in and see results often time too quickly. I will be posting about toxins that you should give up and how it will affect your mood and bodies. I know the holidays are on us and quitting right now is not a good time. I want this to work with you so just wait until the New Year and start it off right. I will, however, begin posting those toxins for you so you will know what you are up against. 

So my question to you is, what is your sign? Are you going to approach your demons and rid them slowly or are you going to throw them for a loop and just stop? Comment me and let me know.